Jen’s Heart Story

Jen’s Heart Story

We are so thankful for Jen taking the time to share her powerful story of healing and redemption.   Heart is composed of women from every denomination, every ethnicity, and every background. It is a community of women who seek to find healing from the past so...
The Mission after Roe

The Mission after Roe

Over the years, we at First Image have often asked people what they believe the goal of the Pro-Life movement is. The answer has always been near-unanimous: Overturn Roe. Overturning Roe was a clear, actionable goal, behind which incredible momentum has built over...
Larry’s Legacy at First Image: Abiding in Christ

Larry’s Legacy at First Image: Abiding in Christ

“Over the last 30 years, I’ve missed breakfast more times than I’ve missed being with the Lord in the morning.” Though it’s probably been five years since Larry said that to me, it has stuck with me this whole time. There are a lot of things about Larry Gadbaugh that...
The Image of God in the Lives of Our Neighbors

The Image of God in the Lives of Our Neighbors

In case you missed it, in just under two months, I’ll be succeeding Larry as CEO at First Image. As you may already know, I’m not new to First Image. My first week as CEO is my 12th anniversary at First Image. I came here during a transitional time in my life, when my...
On the Dobbs Case

On the Dobbs Case

If Roe is overturned, nothing changes in Oregon, but the implications for pregnancy centers across the country, including here in greater Portland, are significant.   ———— At First Image, our orientation is not political. We are laser-focused...
An Interview with Dione Froderberg

An Interview with Dione Froderberg

We’re so excited to share that we have some new directors on staff at our pregnancy centers! Today, we’re talking with Dione, our Beaverton director, and getting to know her a little bit: Can you tell us a little about yourself and your story?   My first 18 years of...